The biofuel company Be8 plans to begin selling wheat ethanol in 2027, in a move to diversify its portfolio and expand its operations in different renewable fuel segments. This information was released by [source name missing]. Globo RuralThe industrial unit responsible for wheat ethanol production is being built in Passo Fundo and is already about 70% complete. The project will also produce DDG (dried distillers grains) and vital gluten. The company expects to complete construction this year, with operations scheduled to begin in March 2027. In addition to the project in Rio Grande do Sul, Be8 is advancing an investment focused on the production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in Paraguay. Production is expected to begin in 2030, in line with the anticipated growth in global demand for low-carbon fuel. The industrial plant responsible for the project, called Omega Green, is expected to begin operations in 2029. Another expansion area involves the production of green hydrogen. The company plans to put an H2V plant into operation next year with an initial investment of R$ 38.7 million. In the biodiesel segment, the company is also expanding the use of animal fat as a raw material. Between 2023 and 2025, the share of this input in production grew by 15.2%, reflecting the company's strategy of diversifying raw material sources and increasing production efficiency.
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